× Help support our COVID-19 coverage We're providing access to COVID-19 articles for free. Log in Sign up Become a MemberAs of Monday night, almost all of the clients at Flagstaff Shelter Services are now being sheltered at one of three motels in an effort to promote social distancing among Flagstaff’s homeless population. Over the weekend, FSS director Ross Altenbaugh secured a third motel willing to loan space to the shelter for its clients. Because all but one COVID-19 tests of those staying at the motels have been negative, Altenbaugh said the team now knows the model works. Despite ongoing funding concerns, Altenbaugh said the need to expand the program became clear after the testing results from last week.

Source: Daily Sun May 12, 2020 15:33 UTC